How to get started!

Topics we’re going to talk about.

• Dues
• Uniform
• Test/Clinic
• Paysheets & W9
• Communication
• Site arrival
• Admin on Duty
• Captains meeting

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Dues

• Pay your dues!
• TASO
• FWMVB
• Don’t wait

Uniform

• Black athletic shoes
• Black socks
• Black slacks
• Black belt (if pants have loops)

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• White TASO approved shirt, can also get the grey shirt.
• Undershirt needs to be around the same color

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• Stripes +
• Officials Gear Outlet
• Ump Junk

Additional Necessities

Optional Items

• Earplugs
• Headsets
• Coverup/jacket
• Pink Whistle
• Pink Flags
• Garment Bag

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Test & Clinic

• Take all your test attempts
• Must make a 70 to pass
• 90 or better for post season
• Must attend one clinic
• State Meeting
• Regional Clinic
• Online Clinic

Paysheets & W9

Both of these are in Zebraweb, in the Secretary Console under Documents.

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• Print off at least 20 of each
• Keep in a folder in your bag
• Give W9 to each school/district
• Give a TASO Paysheet to every game you go to.
• School may have their own paysheet as well.

Communication

• Have open communication with your assignors
• High School Assignor, Brian Borski, fwmvb.hs.assignor@gmail.com
• Middle School Assignor, Alan Swihart, fwmvb.ms.assignor@gmail.com
• Talk to your partner before your scheduled game
• Have a pregame and post game meeting with your co-official

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Site Arrival

• Plan out in advance!
• Google the school
• Map out directions
• Need to be in the gym 30 minutes prior to game.

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Get there early, give time for traffic

What to do when you get there?

• Find who your Admin on duty is
• Turn in/Fill out your paysheets
• Start putting on your whistle and cards in pockets
• Have a pregame meeting with your partner
• Check the air in the ball, check the height of the net

Captain’s Meeting

• W.H.I.T.E
• Whistle
• Hello
• Information
• Toss
• End

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• Introduce yourself and your partner
• Some information
• Ask is everyone is “properly equipped”
• Backboards, change of surface

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HAVE FUN